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Economic Valuation of Blue Carbon Stocks in Madu Ganga Estuary: Present and Future Scenarios

Himanda, D.M.G.S.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Jayawardana, J.M.C.K.; Jayalal, R.G.U.; Wanniarachchi, D.N.S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Climate change is affecting planet Earth and it is a crucial environmental problem. Carbon storage and sequestration are two of the most important ecosystem services which contribute to mitigating climate change. Major ...
Occurrence of Microcystins in the Kelani River and a Drinking Water Treatment Plant Facility in Sri Lanka

Mallawarachchi, TW.N.; Herath, H.M.; Magana-Arachchi, D.N.; Wanigatunge, R. P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Microcystins (MCs) are emerging contaminants produced by toxigenic cyanobacteria and are reported to be hepatotoxic. The Kelani River is a drinking water repository in the Gampaha District; which is the most polluted ...
Does Interest in Biodiversity Among Children Differ with Ethnicity? A Case Study from Bandarawela Education Zone, Sri Lanka

Deeptha, R.M.P.P.S.; Kudavidanage, E.P.; Perera, S.J. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Sri Lanka is a multicultural island nation that forms a hyper-hot biodiversity hotspot together with the Western Ghats of adjacent India, owing to its species endemism and ever-increasing threats to biodiversity. ...
Using GIS and RS to Evaluate Shoreline Changes in Sea Turtle Nesting Sites on The Southern Coast of Sri Lanka Over 15 Years Period

Madarasinghe, A.P.; Thilakarathne, E.P.D.N. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Out of the seven sea turtle species, five species come to Sri Lankan coastal belt for nesting. Southern coast of Sri Lanka comprises most of the known marine turtle rookeries, due to the availability of foraging and ...
Assemblage of Bloom-Forming Dinoflagellates in Kalu Ganga River Mouth, Sri Lanka

Batugedara, B.D.I.M.; Senanayake, S.A.M.A.I.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Dinoflagellates are one of the major phytoplankton groups that pose serious threats to ecosystems, fisheries, and both animal and human health by forming harmful algal blooms (HABs). The current study focused on investigating ...
Investigative Study on the Possibilities of Introducing Jacquard Knitted Women’s Occasional Wear to Sri Lankan Market

Dharmakeerthi, M.G.C.C.; Samarawickrama, P.V.G.L.N. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Sri Lankan (SL) fashion industry has experienced a steady growth in recent years, catering to the diverse clothing preferences of consumers. Despite this, the potential for jacquard knitted (JK) women’s occasional wear ...
Staging Fashion: The Perspectives of Sri Lankan Fashion Designers, and Brands on Fashion Showcasing with the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic

Mudalige, H.A.H; Gopura, S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread concern about public gatherings, resulting in the cancellation of many events worldwide. In the world of fashion, brands were unable to display their collections for consumers ...
A Direct Method to Solve Profit-Maximized Transportation Problems

Niluminda, K.P.O.; Ekanayake, E.M.U.S.B. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Transportation plays a crucial role in modern society due to the high demand for commodities. The Transportation Problem (TP) model is widely used in operations research to address the challenges of transferring goods ...
Effect of Beat of the Background Music on the Productivity of a Production Line

Athapaththu, A.M.U.S; Gunasena, A.D.; Prasangika, K.D.; Hansani, K.G.P. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

This is a case study conducted to determine the effect of the beat of background music on the productivity of a production line in a leading apparel company in Sri Lanka. The study was conducted initially by distributing ...
Use of Nanomaterials-Modified Carbon Microfiber Electrode Material for Superior Electrochemical Performance of Lake Sediment Inoculated Microbial Fuel Cells

Somasiri, B.M.C.; Fernando, E.Y. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have emerged in recent years as a promising technology for renewable alternative energy and wastewater treatment. MFC technology faces numerous challenges when applied to real-world applications, ...
Investigation of Microbial Quality of Air During the Transboundary Haze in Kandy, Sri Lanka: December 2022 Update

Saseevan, S.; Gunathilaka, H.M.S.A.T.; Jayaweera, Y.U.; Udangamuwa, R.H.M.S.Y.; Magana-Arachchi, D.N. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Sri Lanka experienced a transboundary haze event in December 2022. The air quality index changed significantly during this period. This study aims to determine the impact of haze events on bacterial consortia and the ...
Soil Erosion Estimation of the Samanalawewa Watershed in Sri Lanka: Implication of InVEST SDR Model

Premarathna, W.D.U.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Wanniarachchi, D.N.S. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Ecosystem services (ES) are the benefits that humans gain from natural systems, either directly or indirectly. The ES approach generally covers soil erosion as soil retention. Soil erosion is one of the most crucial ...
Spatial Association Between Groundwater Geochemistry and Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu): An Investigation from the Uva Province in Sri Lanka

Piyathilake, U.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Ranaweera, L.V.; Gunatilake, S.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka has received much attention over the past two decades. Many scientists have proposed that prolonged consumption of ...
Co-pyrolysis of Eppawala Rock Phosphate and Potassium Feldspar with Fish Waste and Rice Husk as Base Feedstock for Enhancing Nutrient Availability in Biochar

Lakshani, H .W. M.; Gunatilake, S.K.; Wijesekara, S.S.R.M.D.H.R.; Karunarathna, A.K. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The demand for biochar as a soil amendment is increasing due to its ability to enhance soil properties and sequester carbon. While conventional biochar is known to improve soil quality, it is not commonly recognized as ...
Bioavailability and Leaching of Cadmium from Biochar-Amended Contaminated Soil

Himaya, S.M.M.S.; Kumara, A.D.N.T.; Premanandarajah, P.; Thariq, M.G.M. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal that can be dangerous to all living things and has long-lasting resistance to the environment. These metals can enter farming land due to their dissociation from soil minerals in effluents, ...
Efficiency of Salvinia molesta and Pistia stratiotes in Treatment of Industrial Wastewater

Fonseka, H.W.L.; Gunatilake, S.K.; Jayawardana, J.M.C.K.; Wijesekara, S.S.R.M.D.H.R. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Wastewater generation has grown to be a serious concern as a result of the current, extensive industrialization. The removal of pollutants from wastewater by chemical methods is very costly. Phytoremediation is a ...
The Effect of Liquid Handwashes on Freshwater Alga; Chlorella vulgaris

Arunodi, D.M.S.; Rathnayake, I.V.N. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

There is much concern about the hazardous effects of hand washing products on the environment due to their increased use during the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though these products have been released into streams for several ...
Persistence of Herbicides (Glyphosate) Residues in Soil and Tea Leaves: Dambetenna Estates, Sri Lanka

Perera, G.D.H.N.; Udayakumara, E.P.N.; Gunetilake, S.K.; Piyathilake, I.D.U.H. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

Many different herbicides have been suggested to control weeds in tea fields. Among them, glyphosate has become a popular herbicide among farmers because it effectively controls a wide range of weeds. Glyphosate residues ...
Antibiotic Sensitivity of Bacteria Isolated from a Dairy Farm in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Karunathilaka, R.I.S; Thilakarathna, M.K.S; Periyasami, S.; Jayasooriya, P.T; Gunawardana, G.A (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2023-05-30)

The dairy industry is a vital constituent in livestock which is a substantial part of agriculture and significantly contributes to the local economy producing approximately 42 million litres of milk per month. Indiscriminate ...

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